Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (128 g) provides about 239 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly (196 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 79% of the Daily Value for zinc and 64% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol ? | 104 mg | 35% |
| Sodium ? | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 31 g | 62% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.1 mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.3 µg | 94% |
| Calcium ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 267 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 8.7 mg | 79% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.028 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 35.3 µg | 64% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 70%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein31 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat6 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium74 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.39 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.36 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.8 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.7 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.8 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.98 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.9 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.5 g |
| Proline ? | 1.3 g |
| Serine ? | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.18 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 61.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.94 g |
| Energy ? | 782 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 19 µg |
Other forms of Lamb
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, rib, small end (ribs 10-12), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, broiled Cooked | 188 | 30.9 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| Game meat, beefalo, composite of cuts, cooked, roasted Cooked | 188 | 30.7 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, boiled Cooked | 179 | 31.3 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 183 | 30.6 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Veal, shank (fore and hind), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 191 | 31.5 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 187 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 185 | 31.7 g | 0.57 g | 6.2 g |
| Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked | 188 | 30.3 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lamb?
100 g of cooked lamb has 187 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (128 g): about 239 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 159 kcal.
Is cooked lamb high in protein?
Cooked lamb contains 31 g of protein per 100 g (62% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.7 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (128 g). About 70% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lamb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (94% DV), zinc (79% DV), selenium (64% DV), Niacin (B3) (32% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lamb?
100 g contains 74 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised has 187 kcal, while lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has 267 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172484. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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